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- Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1950 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Boston, Massachusetts.
- 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1950
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Boston, Massachusetts.
- "Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Mass," 1904 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- 1904
- Collections - Artifact
"Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Mass," 1904
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. A reminder of a trip to Boston may have included this pennant depicting the historic Old State House, where important events related to the American Revolution took place.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. A reminder of a trip to Boston may have included this pennant depicting the historic Old State House, where important events related to the American Revolution took place.
- Postcard, "Public Library, Springfield, Mass.," 1943 - Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) amassed an immense fortune from railroads, oil, and steel. He devoted his later years to philanthropy. Between 1886 and 1919, Carnegie donated more than $40 million to build 1,679 new libraries in communities of all sizes across America. This Italian Renaissance Revival-style library building, funded in part by Carnegie grants, opened in 1912 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Postcard, "Public Library, Springfield, Mass.," 1943
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) amassed an immense fortune from railroads, oil, and steel. He devoted his later years to philanthropy. Between 1886 and 1919, Carnegie donated more than $40 million to build 1,679 new libraries in communities of all sizes across America. This Italian Renaissance Revival-style library building, funded in part by Carnegie grants, opened in 1912 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1940-1965 - Swan boats have become an iconic symbol for the city of Boston. Since 1877, captains of these pedal-powered boats have taken passengers on tours of the Boston Public Garden. During the mid-20th century, local residents and vacationing tourists could buy souvenirs like this pennant to remember their unique leisure time experience.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1940-1965
Swan boats have become an iconic symbol for the city of Boston. Since 1877, captains of these pedal-powered boats have taken passengers on tours of the Boston Public Garden. During the mid-20th century, local residents and vacationing tourists could buy souvenirs like this pennant to remember their unique leisure time experience.
- Pennant, "Plymouth, Mass.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Plymouth, Mass.," 1940-1965
- Pontoosuc Woolen Mills, Pittsfield, Mass., 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Pontoosuc Woolen Mills, Pittsfield, Mass., 1876
- Bel Air Woolen Mills, Pittsfield, Mass., 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Bel Air Woolen Mills, Pittsfield, Mass., 1876
- Time Magazine, "Mass Producer," March 23, 1942 - Henry Ford was featured on the cover of <em>Time</em> magazine on three occasions during his lifetime: on issues dated July 27, 1925; January 14, 1935; and March 23, 1942. The 1942 edition referred to Ford as a "mass producer," with the cover illustration also including B-24 airplanes built at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run bomber plant.
- March 23, 1942
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Time Magazine, "Mass Producer," March 23, 1942
Henry Ford was featured on the cover of Time magazine on three occasions during his lifetime: on issues dated July 27, 1925; January 14, 1935; and March 23, 1942. The 1942 edition referred to Ford as a "mass producer," with the cover illustration also including B-24 airplanes built at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run bomber plant.